Zimbabwe

This country is covered by UNISDR's Africa office.

Risk Profile

Hazard	% Pop. Exposed	Ranking	% GDP Exposed	Ranking
Drought	8.32%	43rd out of 184	-	-
Flood	0.04%	139th out of 162	0.06%	136th out of 162
Earthquake	0.03%	129th out of 153	0.03%	126th out of 153
Cyclone	0.00%	85th out of 89	0.00%	81st out of 89
Landslide	0.00%	149th out of 162	0.00%	147th out of 162

The risk is the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences.

This risk profile is an analysis of the mortality and economic loss risk for three weather-related hazards: tropical cyclones, floods and landslides. In addition new insights have been gained into other hazards such as earthquakes, tsunami and drought.

Human and Economic Exposure

Modelled number of people present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses.

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Source: Global Assessment Report

Focal Points

Hyogo Framework for Action

Department of Civil Protection

Contact: Director
Phone: +263 4727906

HFA Progress Reports

Zimbabwe: National Report on the implementation of the HFA (2007) 2007 | Zimbabwe - government
Zimbabwe: National Report in preparation for WCDR (2005) 2005 | Zimbabwe - government

Other Policy, Plans & Statements

Policy & Plans

Official Statements & Presentations

Other Development Reports

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Country Information

Population:: 13.3 million
GDP 2007:: 4.9 billion USD

UNISDR Africa

United Nations Complex
Block N
first floor
Gigiri
PO Box 47074-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254 207624119
Fax: +254 207624726
isdr-africa@unep.org
www.unisdr.org/africa